What is NISAR? NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) is an Earth-observation satellite jointly developed by U.S. space agency NASA and ISRO under a partnership agreement signed in 2014. The 2,800 kilograms satellite consists of both L-band and S-band synthetic aperture …
What are Technical textiles? Technical textiles are textile materials and products used primarily for their technical performance and functional properties rather than their aesthetic or decorative characteristics. They are engineered products with a definite functionality. Technical textiles are manufactured using …
About ADB The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was founded in 1966 with the primary mission of fostering growth and cooperation among countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. ADB assists its members, and partners, by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity …
About ISA The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). ISA is the organization through which States Parties to UNCLOS organize and control all …
What is Geo engineering? It refers to deliberate, large-scale intervention carried out in the Earth’s natural systems to reverse the impacts of climate change. This involves techniques to physically manipulate the global climate to cool the planet. Geo engineering technologies …
Context Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India today taking over from Justice DY Chandrachud. Appointment of CJI- the Process The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed …
About Mohiniyattam Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form originating from the state of Kerala. It is traditionally a solo dance performed by women after extensive training. The dance gets its name from Mohini – the female enchantress avatar of the …
What’s in the news? In the recently concluded ‘Summit of the Future’ organised by the United Nations, member countries adopted the ‘Global Digital Compact’ (GDC). This ambitious instrument focuses on the potential of digital technologies, with the specific intention to …